This video demonstrates a Single-Phase PV Inverter, with a cascaded control scheme. The model provides an explanation of the typical workflow of the PLECS embedded code generation tool, using Texas Instruments or TI C2000 microcontrollers, also referred to as MCUs. Combined with the PLECS RT Box, the performance of the MCU can be verified directly. Additionally, this model illustrates the multi-tasking code for the TI C2000 Microcontrollers. There are two parts to this video. In this first part, we will look at the explanation of the model and in the second part we will look at the real-time performance of the model, as well as illustrate the multi-tasking feature. The link to the second part of the video is here -- https://youtu.be/M_ST97o718I. For more videos and further information, please visit our website https://www.plexim.com.

This PLECS code generation demo model shows how to use Texas Instruments (TI) C2000 microcontrollers (MCUs) with the PLECS Coder and the TI C2000 Target Support Package. Parallel control subsystem models are included, allowing to program several specific MCUs from TI. Each subsystem can be directly converter into target specific code for the corresponding TI LaunchPad hardware, 28069, 280049C, 28377S, and 28379D LaunchPad, including the 28069, 280049C, 28377S, and 28379D devices. The logic can blink an LED on the LaunchPad board and generate two sinusoidal waveforms that are measured with a PLECS Scope by connecting a PWM output to a digital input via a jumper wire. This example walks the user through the process of flashing the MCU (either directly from PLECS or via Code Composer Studio), establishing the hardware connections for the waveform generation-measurement task, and using the External Mode to update Scopes in the PLECS application with real-time waveforms and optionally tune parameter values in the control logic in real-time. To learn how to get started with the TI C2000 Target Support Package (TSP), watch this video -- https://youtu.be/BfSVuqrnBZM To learn how to use the PLECS external mode and parameter inlining features with the TI C2000 TSP, watch this video -- https://youtu.be/zf6PtdZrc7w. For more videos and other information, please visit our website at www.plexim.com.

This video demonstrates a Single-Phase PV Inverter, with a cascaded control scheme. The model provides an explanation of the typical workflow of the PLECS embedded code generation tool, using Texas Instruments or TI C2000 microcontrollers, also referred to as MCUs. Combined with the PLECS RT Box, the performance of the MCU can be verified directly. Additionally, this model illustrates the multi-tasking code for the TI C2000 Microcontrollers. There are two parts to this video. In the first part, we looked at the explanation of the model and in this second part we will look at the real-time performance of the model, as well as illustrate the multi-tasking feature. The link to the first part of the video is here -- https://youtu.be/DaotWNvULwA. For more videos and further information, please visit our website https://www.plexim.com.

This video corresponds to the PLECS demo model showing how to perform a Steady-State Analysis and use small-signal analysis to obtain different open-loop transfer functions for an unregulated buck converter. The transfer function can be calculated by performing an AC Sweep or Impulse Response Analysis, which both inherently first execute a Steady-State Analysis, or alternatively, using the Multitone Analysis, which does not execute a Steady-State Analysis. For more videos and other information, please visit our website at www.plexim.com.

This video corresponds to the PLECS demo model of a simple unregulated buck converter including a basic thermal model. It serves as an example for using thermal description files, the heat sink component and thermal chains to represent the various interfaces between a semiconductor junction and the ambient environment. With the loss model and thermal circuit, one can calculate the switching and conduction losses of the IGBT and diode, as well as the converter efficiency. For more videos and other information, please visit our website at www.plexim.com.

This video corresponds to the PLECS demo model of an ideal MOSFET inverter that is controlled by a custom PWM scheme implemented as a state machine using the PLECS C-Script block. Minimum switch on-time and dead time parameters can be configured for observing timing effects on the simulated waveforms. For more videos and other information, please visit our website at www.plexim.com.

This video corresponds to the PLECS demo model of a dual active bridge (DAB) converter with an input voltage of 95 VDC, an output voltage of 380 VDC, and a switching frequency of 250 kHz. This model contains a transformer that is implemented in two configurations: as an ideal model and a more detailed version that includes saturation behavior modeled using the PLECS magnetic domain. Additionally, the thermal behavior of Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide MOSFETs for the primary and secondary side bridges, is included using the PLECS thermal domain. After a system startup transient settles, a load step change from 1 kW to 2 kW is simulated. For more videos and other information, please visit our website at www.plexim.com.

This video corresponds to the PLECS demo model of a DC-DC flyback converter operating in discontinuous conduction mode with two outputs. The model combines the electrical power circuit with a special magnetic circuit for the flyback transformer and a discrete controller regulating the higher output voltage. A load step is performed on each output winding and the BH loop of the transformer is available to monitor the saturation behavior. For more videos and other information, please visit our website at www.plexim.com.